Beyond High schooL .

High school & BEYOND

JA’s young adult programs offer flexible, practical experiences tailored to higher education schedules, vocational training, community organizations, and workforce development initiatives.

Trained volunteer mentors and industry professionals facilitate real-world learning modules focused on personal financial management and career navigation. This approach bridges the gap between academic theory and professional application, equipping young adults with the practical skills needed to thrive in today’s economy.

All programs are provided at little to no cost to participating institutions and community organizations.

Young Healers CLIMB Mentorship Program

CLIMB Mentorship Program (Undergraduate Students): Cultivating Leaders and Inspiring Mentorship Bonds

The CLIMB Mentorship Program is an innovative, interprofessional, multi-level mentorship experience designed to support learners interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The program spans high school students, undergraduate students, medical students, and residents, creating a structured near-peer mentorship pipeline focused on guidance, exposure, and leadership development. This application is for undergraduate students who are interested in the medical field and would benefit from mentorship with medical students while also gaining experience mentoring high school students. Through CLIMB, undergraduates will:

  • Build leadership, communication, and mentorship skills in a structured setting
  • Receive guidance from medical students on pre-med pathways, applications, and career exploration
  • Serve as near-peer mentors to high school students interested in healthcare careers

Requirements:

  • Attend virtual mentorship meetings with medical students (every other Friday, 10:00am-11:00am)
  • Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college
  • Pursuing a career in the medical field.
  • Attend mentorship meetings with high school students bi-weekly for 1 hour (Date/Time TBD)

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Susan Moser.

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Young Healers Spring 2027 Internship

In partnership with Junior Achievement of Northern California, John Muir Health is pleased to offer a Spring 2027 learning opportunity for High School Students to explore Healthcare Careers from March 16 to April 29, 2027, every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00pm. Internships will be held at one of the John Muir Campuses. Financial assistance can be provided if needed.

Applications for the Spring 2027 Young Healers Internship will be open from November 1st to December 11th. Interviews will take place from December 21-23, 2026 and January 11-13, 2027.

Internship Student Requirements

  • Current High School Juniors or Seniors
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Interested in the Health Care Industry
  • Attend a public school in Contra Costa County or Pleasanton Unified School District
  • Accepted interns must provide proof of the following: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B Chicken Pox (Varicella), Covid 19, Flu & negative QuantiFERON TB test.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Susan Moser.

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